NEWS
CRCC celebrates 24 years of dedication from Paul Coyne
05.11,24
Today staff and Trustees, past and present, celebrated with Paul Coyne as he retires after 24 years with CRCC!
Rural Transport Round Table
04.12.2024
Last week our Rural and Coastal team hosted a round table event to launch our rural transport in West Penwith report. The event brought together colleagues from across the country to discuss our findings and learn from one another.
Backstage Tour – Making Dreams Come True
28.11.24
Our Learn Your Way students were invited to the Hall For Cornwall for a backstage tour and given the chance to perform on stage!
Visit our Student’s Christmas Market Stall
26.11.2024
A group of our Learn Your Way students have created a business this Christmas as part of their community engagement – and to fund a wish list of activities.
Work Your Way at Gwel an Mor
22.11.24
Last week the programme hosted a skills opportunity day to allow potential interns to determine whether the programme suits their strengths and aspirations.
Do you know your rights as a Carer?
21.11.2024
Today is Carers Rights Day and this year the theme is ‘recognise your rights’.
Change Makers unlocking sustainability
14.11.24
Last week our Clean Cornwall project hosted their autumn Change Maker event at The Bodmin Jail Hotel.
Trustee week is an opportunity to celebrate
08.10.2024
Trustee Week is an opportunity to celebrate our current Trustees, and support and inspire people to volunteer as a Trustee.
Become a Change Maker
31.10.24
Clean Cornwall is a CRCC environmental project that works with Cornish communities to tackle the issue of litter and waste in Cornwall..
Learners team up with Cornwall Hospitality Collective
23.10.2024
Our Work Your Way students were given the opportunity to help out at Cornwall Hospitality Collective’s first annual members conference at The Alverton hotel.
World Mental Health Day
09.10.24
A day of collaboration, giving us time to connect with others that provide vital services in Cornwall.
Learn Your Way Take a Look Days
09.10.2024
CRCC has two post 16 programmes for young people aged 16- 24 who have an Education, Health & Care Plan.
Inclusion Cornwall 20 Year Awards
03.10.24
Last Friday we had the pleasure of attending Inclusion Cornwall’s 20 Year Awards.
Work Your Way – In Partnership
26.09.2024
MPower Kernow’s 150-year-old Grade 2* listed turntable has gone from at risk to fully functional - with help from our students.
Young Adult Carers nominated for The Kings Award for Voluntary Service
13.09.24
This month the Carers Service attended a reception at County Hall in Truro to receive their nomination certificate.
Change Makers in Action!
05.09.2024
Last week some of our Clean Cornwall team joined Brooks Estates for a beach clean event at Perranporth beach.
New Poo Dog in Town
05.09. 2024
The Clean Cornwall campaign to help Cornwall’s communities combat the issue of dog fouling has reached the Penzance area; can you find the new addition?
A busy time for the Young Fishermen Network!
30.08.2024
This week we caught up with Matilda, Coordinator of the Young Fishermen Network (YFN), to talk about the brilliant events they have coordinated and supported.
Litter Picking & Pasties: Celebrating 25 years of the Cornish Oven
16.08.2024
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Cornish Oven its owner, Giles Williams, decided to celebrate by ‘giving something back to the people that have been loyal and supported us for the 25 years’.
Tom’s Story: Penzance Placement
06.08.2024
One of our Work Your Way students has been perfecting his coffee skills at a work placement in Penzance.
Learning, inspiring and celebrating: CRCC All Staff Day
30.07. 2024
Last week our staff, volunteers and trustees attended an all staff meeting at Scorrier house: a day of learning, inspiration and celebration.
Compliments to the chef: students host successful end of term meal
29.07.2024
Students from the Learn Your Way and Work Your Way programmes put on a celebratory end of term event for their peers and staff.
Student Flash mob: putting on ‘The Greatest Show’
23.07. 2024
Students from CRCC’s Learn Your Way programme put on a showstopping performance at Truro’s Lemon Quay last week.
Help us find the missing transport links
26.07.2024
Is there a lack of evening and late night busses to get back from town? Want more bus routes to access the doctors? We want to know where you want to go and when you want to travel.
Calling all Trustees and Representatives of Village Halls and Community Centres in Cornwall
09.07. 2024
We would like to invite representatives and trustees of village halls and community centres in Cornwall to help us in our research for the Digital Together Project.
Do you see me?: Learning Disability Week
20.06.2024
This week is learning disability week. Cornwall Rural Community Charity are dedicated to understanding the unique needs of individuals with learning disabilities.
CRCC Celebrates Carers Week 2024: Over 30 Years of Putting Carers on the Map
12.06. 2024
CRCC is currently celebrating Carers Week (10th - 16th June 2024), with Cornwall Carers Service organising some valuable resources, events and activities throughout the week.
Grants of up to £75,000 return for village halls
05.06.2024
ACRE is pleased to confirm that village hall management committees can apply once again for larger grants to improve their buildings.
Rural Transport: Help us map rural transport needs in West Penwith.
30.05. 2024
CRCC are delving deep into individual rural communities' needs within the West Penwith communities. By listening to locals and understanding their transport barriers, we aim to provide valuable insights for future initiatives.
Wendron Platinum Jubilee Trail:
A lottery funded success story
30.05.2024
This week we're looking back at one of the successful projects we helped secure funding for from the National Lottery with our 'Pitch a Project' scheme.
Carers Week - Putting Carers on The Map 2024
30.05. 2024
To support Carers Week Cornwall Carers Service have organised some valuable resources, events and activities taking place between 10th and 16th June 2024.
Fishing Animateurs win ‘Service Provider of the Year’
16.05.2024
Last week our Fishing Animateur team ventured to Aberdeen to attend the Fishing News Awards, where they were nominated in the Service provider of the year category, and won!
Grant funding for Digital Hubs and creative digital projects in Cornwall
03.05. 2024
The Digital Together project has a call for funding for village halls and community centres in Cornwall to apply to support digital projects.
Cornwall’s Community Gateway
30.04.2024
CRCC is proud to be part of the Kernow Gateway, a dedicated telephone line available for everyone, providing access to a wide range of professional voluntary sector support and services.
CRCC Launches New Brand & Strategic Plan
11.04.2024
Cornwall Rural Community Charity is proud to unveil our fresh brand identity and strategic plan, reflecting our commitment to supporting and strengthening Cornwall’s Communities.
Welcome to our new Chair of Trustees
06.02. 2024
CRCC has recently appointed a new Chair of Trustees, with our previous Chair Alan Shepard standing down after many years of support.
GOALD - Celebrating Partnerships
01.02.2024
Since March 2021, the GOALD project has worked closely with local and national collaborators to facilitate the intergenerational co-design of technologies to encourage physical and mental activity for older people..
Unwrap Your Christmas
10.12.23
Clean Cornwall has launched the ‘Unwrap Your Christmas’ campaign to educate people on sustainable alternatives and reduce their impact on climate change. From tips on replanting trees to making homemade crackers, Clean Cornwall has a wealth of ideas to help you have a greener Christmas.
Learn Your Way Take a Look Days
28.09.2023
Do you have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)? Are you looking for a Post-16 SEN Education Provision for 2024/25? Come to one of our Learn Your Way Take a Look Days and find out more.
Cyber Essentials Certification
24.08.23
Cornwall Rural Community Charity (CRCC) has recently accomplished a significant digital milestone by successfully obtaining Cyber Essentials certification. This certification shows CRCC's commitment to ensuring security and protection against cyber threats.
Plastic Education
13.07.2023
Clean Cornwall has been back in the classroom, bringing their interactive workshop to local students to learn more about litter and waste in Cornwall.
Clean Cornwall’s Litter Picking Bag Project with Falmouth University
11.07.23
Over the past year, we have been collaborating with Sustainable Product Design student Marcie Russell who took on our design brief to create a reusable litter picking bag with sections for categorising waste. Check out the finished prototype here.
Work Your Way supports Jared’s business journey
10.07.2023
A fledgling entrepreneur from Camborne with a passion for raising poultry has been supported in his business journey by a specialist internship programme.
Learn Your Way Open Day
27.06.23
Are you interested in joining a wonderful team, working with learners aged 16 to 24 who have SEND? Join us for our open day on 12th July, 10:30 - 12:30 at Penhaligon House in Truro to find out more about our Learn Your Way and Work Your Way projects.
Businesses in Cornwall pledge to make change
04.05.2023
On 26th April the Clean Cornwall Change Makers came together for our third official business event. The session was a success with each business producing an environmental pledge to show their willingness and plans to strive for a greener future
Fisheries & Seafood Scheme Support
27.04.23
Our Fishing Animateurs have produced a booklet outlining the help they can offer Fishers to access grant funding and support.
Carers and Safeguarding Conference 6th June
13.04.2023
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Safeguarding Adults Board Host Annual Conference on Carers and Safeguarding.
Hub Drop In Sessions with Digital Together + Chair Yoga in Perranporth
07.03.23
Our Digital Together team will be at the Perranporth Community Hub Drop In Sessions on Wednesday mornings throughout March, supporting adults to build their confidence with digital skills.
Inclusion Matters Hospital Discharge Support
03.03.2023
Our Inclusion Matters project is working together to support patients discharged from Hospital.
Funding available for scientific research within the fishing industry
24.02.23
Our Fishing Animateur project is working with the Fishmongers’ Company’s Fisheries Charitable Trust and Fishing into the Future to support several industry-led research projects across the UK.
Are you a business that wants to make a difference?
22.02.203
Clean Cornwall is looking for businesses to join their Change Maker scheme to help keep our county clean.
Clean Cornwall School Workshops
15.02.23
Our Clean Cornwall team recently led an exciting workshop at Treleigh CP School, running an interactive session focused on litter and waste.
Digital Together Visiting Communities Across Cornwall
06.12.22
Our Digital Together team are visiting communities throughout Cornwall this winter. The team offers free training across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to improve core digital skills.
Village Hall Conversations
02.12.22
Last month CRCC held its first Village Hall Conversation - a networking event for volunteers involved in running village halls and community buildings across West Cornwall.
Join Clean Cornwall’s Big Christmas Litter Pick
18.11.22
Join Clean Cornwall for their Christmas litter pick on 10 December 2022, 11am-1pm at Heartlands, Pool. All welcome, litter picking equipment and hot drinks will be provided.
Worried about the cost of food and energy this winter?
01.12.22
Join a FREE 3 week cooking course and learn to cook healthy meals to feed you or your family.
Cornwall Rural Community Charity celebrates belated 75th anniversary
08.11.22
A 75-year legacy of supporting communities through challenging times was celebrated this week as a Cornish charity marked a milestone anniversary.
